Saturday, May 22, 2010
Goodbye Beauregarde. Hello Biddie & Melvin.
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Andrea
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Beauregarde was the royal blue Betta fish I received from one of my friends for my birthday. He is now resting in our septic tank.
Beauregarde was doomed from the beginning. He first survived, what I imagine for a fish to be, a strenuous trip from another town. Then when I unwrapped the box where he was concealed my older sister decided it would be a lovely idea to get a picture of him. Unfortunately the flash was so bright and right in Beau's eyes.. I think that caused some major brain damage. Then he wouldn't eat.. then last night after I finished cleaning his tank and feeding him, my younger sister decided he hadn't eaten enough and dumped about two week's worth of food in his habitat. How kind.
Anyway, I decided to replace him with a few fish that might last longer. I went to the pet store with one of my best friends and chose two goldfish - one white, one orange - named Biddie and Melvin, respectively. They're adjusting well and have quite large appetites. Now, supposing I don't take them on any road trips, flash camera lights in their eyes or dump excessive amounts of food in their bowl, they should last longer than Beauregarde.
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Beauregarde was the royal blue Betta fish I received from one of my friends for my birthday. He is now resting in our septic tank.
Beauregarde was doomed from the beginning. He first survived, what I imagine for a fish to be, a strenuous trip from another town. Then when I unwrapped the box where he was concealed my older sister decided it would be a lovely idea to get a picture of him. Unfortunately the flash was so bright and right in Beau's eyes.. I think that caused some major brain damage. Then he wouldn't eat.. then last night after I finished cleaning his tank and feeding him, my younger sister decided he hadn't eaten enough and dumped about two week's worth of food in his habitat. How kind.
Anyway, I decided to replace him with a few fish that might last longer. I went to the pet store with one of my best friends and chose two goldfish - one white, one orange - named Biddie and Melvin, respectively. They're adjusting well and have quite large appetites. Now, supposing I don't take them on any road trips, flash camera lights in their eyes or dump excessive amounts of food in their bowl, they should last longer than Beauregarde.
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2 comments:
Ah, yes. Fish, like men, are easily disposed of. And entirely replaceable. :0) Until you find a keeper, that is.
haha! What a great metaphor; I'll keep that in mind ;)
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